Insights

October 20, 2026 by Will Abramovitz

California Court Holds Supervisors Are Not Individually Liable for Whistleblower Retaliation

A newly published California Court of Appeal decision provides important clarification for employers and managers facing whistleblower-retaliation claims under Labor Code section 1102.5: supervisors cannot be held personally liable for retaliation under the statute. On September 28, 2026, the First District Court of Appeal issued its published decision... READ MORE

October 19, 2026 by Jeffrey S. Sloan

Separation Agreements and Severance Payments: A Primer for California Executives

California executives who receive a severance package that they believe is inadequate may wonder if there is anything they can do about it. The short answer is yes; severance is often negotiable. But successful negotiation requires a fundamental element: leverage. Companies are not charities, and they generally will... READ MORE

October 6, 2026 by Jeffrey S. Sloan

You’ve Received Notice of a Labor Commissioner Claim – Now What?

If your company receives a Notice of Claim and Conference from the California Labor Commissioner’s Office, do not take it lightly. The notice indicates that an employee or former employee has filed a wage-related claim against your company and that the Labor Commissioner’s Office will investigate and adjudicate... READ MORE

October 1, 2026 by Corina Gallardo

Moonlighting in California: What Employers Should Know About Employees Working a Second Job

“Moonlighting” is a term that refers to an employee holding a second job or performing freelance or consulting work outside of normal work hours for their primary employment. With the rise in remote work, moonlighting has become an increasingly common practice leaving many California employers asking themselves what... READ MORE

September 25, 2026 by Jeffrey S. Sloan

Independent Contractor vs. Employee: What California Employers Need to Understand about the ABC Test

Employers may be tempted to classify certain workers as independent contractors in order to avoid obligations associated with employees, such as payroll taxes, workers’ compensation coverage, paid leave and other legally required benefits. But California law presumes that all workers are employees, unless the employer can establish that... READ MORE

September 22, 2026 by Cari A. Cohorn

Federal Standards for Accommodating Religious Beliefs Becoming More Similar to Standards for Accommodating Disability, California State Law

The Ninth Circuit’s recent decision in Lewis-Williams v. San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is a sharp reminder for employers: federal law prohibits the denial of a religious accommodation merely because the employer’s preferred practice is safer or easier. Instead, employers must conduct a more rigorous analysis,... READ MORE

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